Unpleasant Experience

[jeromeroselli]

Had a Siglo II today. I don't have much experience with them. I've had 1 in the past about 1.5 years ago.

The first half of the cigar had very minimal flavor with a very short finish on the palate. Almost zero actually.

In the last third the flavors opened up to caramel and cream. Spice through the nose.

1) This was off the truck. Literally 15 minutes after it arrived I was smoking.

2) It was VERY moist

What's the deal? Bad batch? Overly wet?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Jeremy

[stargazer14]

I think #1 covered it.

Give it a few weeks.

[jeromeroselli]

patience is a virtue that has taken me many years to discover, and i am still a rebel

[Tampa1257]

It is a Very Bad habit to smoke a cigar ROTT, the cigar has been stuffed into the belly of an airplane, subjected to all kinds of atmospheric changes and challenges, then into a truck to your door. All new arrivals need time to stabilize in the humidor after such travel. Most cigar lovers will give 30-45 days rest after arrival before smoking to allow the cigar to adjust to a stable environment. The longer the time in the humidor, the better. Killing a Cohiba by smoking it ROTT really is a waste of your time, effort and money and disappoints by under performing. The time in your humidor also allows for the cigars to acclimate to your preferred Rh environment, so it should not be overly moist after proper stabilization.

[El Presidente]

patience is a virtue that has taken me many years to discover, and i am still a rebel

Then you will be perpetually disappointed

[greenpimp]

There have been many threads about this phenomenon. In my opinion and experience, it is best to wait at least a couple weeks for a cigar to stabilize. Until they "feel" ready (firm, slight crackle when you roll between the thumb and forefinger, no soft spots.)

That being said, I have tried dozens of cigars soon after receiving them. I have had some good ones, but they were all on the drier side.

However, if the cigar is noticeably moist, I have NEVER had an enjoyable experience. Taste and performance were always drastically affected.

[anacostiakat]

Then you will be perpetually disappointed

[aavkk]

overly moist= 100% sure to have burn, combustion AND flavor problems! Couple that with smoking it ROTT and you have almost a guaranteed disappointing experience. The truth is as eloquent and straightforward as Chuck and others preach this issue we ALL learn the hard way.

[mbrody]

"as Chuck and others preach this issue we ALL learn the hard way."

How true...I am finding that 90 days is the new 30.

[jeromeroselli]

Well, learning is part of the fun, right?

Thanks for everyone's input on this subject that has been beat like a dead horse.